Executive Director of S.P.E.C.I.E.S. and founder of the Chaco Jaguar Conservation Project (CJCP), Dr. Anthony J. Giordano will discuss his model for human-wildlife coexistence, in part born from his pioneering doctoral work as a Fulbright Scholar in Paraguay.
This Wednesday, Dr. Larry Brazil presents Water Management – A Case for Creating Lasting Impact. Larry Brazil is the former CEO/owner of Riverside Technology, Inc., where he provided corporate direction for the development and implementation of decision support systems for water management domestically and internationally.
Eden Walker is from San Diego, California. She moved to Colorado in 2021 to attend Colorado State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Communication in 2025. She currently works as an Admissions Assistant and is thrilled to continue in her granddad's footsteps, who was a Rotarian for the Fallbrook club.
Azareya Torcivia graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a concentration in Environmental Politics and Policy, along with a Minor in Animal Science. She is currently working for the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy as a Support Teacher. Azareya is currently applying to law school, with hopes of pursuing environmental law and working in water policy and on environmental justice initiatives after law school.
Cadet Andrew Hauser is the Rotary Club of Fort Collins Cadet of the month, October 2026! Andrew is a CSU Senior majoring in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance & specializing in Investment Analysis. He hails from Colorado Springs, CO and divides his time between work, school, AF ROTC & friends.
Amy Parsons is the 16th president of Colorado State University. Before becoming president in 2023, she spent 17 years in leadership roles at CSU and the CSU System, following a career as an attorney in Denver. She also serves on local, state, and national boards spanning business, education, athletics, and conservation.
